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1.6 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:12:56
Avg time
1,109 ft
Altitude min
1,227 ft
Altitude max
1,207 ft
Altitude start
1,207 ft
Altitude end
-13.658%
Grade max
14.435%
Grade min
3,504 ft
Distance climb
3,778 ft
Distance down
1,143 ft
Distance flat
00:12:56
Avg time

Boobook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6968 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,429 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #363 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Deeca

This trail starts and finishes in the same place on Acheron Ridge. With a fun filled steep start and a tight switchback climb, this trail adds a challenging extension to your ride.

source: DEPI Map
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Boobook Trail Reports

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Dec 26, 2025 @ 2:45pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Dec 25, 2025
Tree across trail
Nov 27, 2025 @ 3:24pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Nov 26, 2025
Very slippery with a lot of bracken and sticks etc
Nov 2, 2025 @ 11:01am (Australia/Melbourne)
Nov 1, 2025
Tree down
Sep 22, 2024 @ 11:38am
Sep 22, 2024
3-4 trees down a couple more you can work over. Bit wet down the bottom
Jun 10, 2024 @ 3:31am
Jun 10, 2024
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on Dec 26, 2025
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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      Directions to boobook trailhead (-37.406710, 145.684118)

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      11:41 | 1096 | Jun 16, 2019 , Buxton

      Routes with this trail

      9 miles • 986 ft • 11 •
      Medium effort afternoon ride with plenty of ups and downs with great downhill to finish
      3.6 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 60%
      3 ★ 40%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Boobook located?
      Boobook is located in Buxton Mountain Bike Park, Buxton, Australia. It is part of the Buxton Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.40671, 145.68412.
      ▼ How hard is Boobook?
      Boobook is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boobook?
      Boobook has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,109 ft to 1,227 ft.
      ▼ Is Boobook a point to point trail?
      Yes, Boobook is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Boobook?
      Boobook is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boobook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Boobook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Boobook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boobook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Boobook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Boobook. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Boobook?
      Boobook is a very popular trail. There have been 2,032 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,271 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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